Post subject: Re: JLU 8/15/12 the Second of the 6 LAST 3-packs. ST/AQUA/MI

Posted: Mon Aug 20, 2012 2:25 pm

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Clayface wrote:

batfink wrote:

Future JLU three pack now listed as "almost gone."

I noticed that, so I actually ordered mine today. I was holding off for some unknown reason. Oh wait I do know why? Because I really don't like paying $30 a 3pack, almost $9 shipping & being taxed on top of it, & dealing with digital river, & getting it shipped to me with no packing & having something I paid $40 for come damaged. So I guess it was a tough decision for me to purchase these. Once I saw they were almost gone, I guess that kind of persuaded me to buy them now.

I feel the same way you do, actually haven't had that many issues myself with DR but I have heard the stories, but I did order this the first day. I figure I have so many JLU figs, I might just finish it off - not completely thanks to Mattel and crazy high Ebay prices, but pretty close. However, the "almost gone" stuff seems to be crap to get people to order the figures when they still have plenty left in some warehouse. They've done it before, they'll do it again, it's deceptive and I don't like it, but I guess Mattel doesn't care if they rub people the wrong way if they get your money - which can turn out to be penny wise, pound foolish in the end.

Post subject: Re: JLU 8/15/12 the Second of the 6 LAST 3-packs. ST/AQUA/MI

Posted: Mon Aug 20, 2012 3:16 pm

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I think I'm just going to have to step away from the line. When I went to update my PP debit card the sale didn't go through for some reason and I'm kind of glad for that. I love these figures, but the price point + the shipping and tax kill it for me. I went to order it and it was more like $42 and some change for me. These are awesome figures, but I've got to be a bit more choosier on where my hard earned money goes these days.

Post subject: Re: JLU 8/15/12 the Second of the 6 LAST 3-packs. ST/AQUA/MI

Posted: Mon Aug 20, 2012 5:08 pm

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The_Donster wrote:

I think I'm just going to have to step away from the line. When I went to update my PP debit card the sale didn't go through for some reason and I'm kind of glad for that. I love these figures, but the price point + the shipping and tax kill it for me. I went to order it and it was more like $42 and some change for me. These are awesome figures, but I've got to be a bit more choosier on where my hard earned money goes these days.

I know they are a bit pricey, and I can totally understand that decision. For me, I'm just happy that the figures no longer cost $1,000.00 a piece. The good thing is that if you ever change your mind about buying them, you won't have to take out a second mortgage to get them. You might even be able to buy them cheaper individually on EBay.

Post subject: Re: JLU 8/15/12 the Second of the 6 LAST 3-packs. ST/AQUA/MI

Posted: Mon Aug 20, 2012 9:18 pm

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BCYa wrote:

[I feel the same way you do, actually haven't had that many issues myself with DR but I have heard the stories, but I did order this the first day. I figure I have so many JLU figs, I might just finish it off - not completely thanks to Mattel and crazy high Ebay prices, but pretty close. However, the "almost gone" stuff seems to be crap to get people to order the figures when they still have plenty left in some warehouse. They've done it before, they'll do it again, it's deceptive and I don't like it, but I guess Mattel doesn't care if they rub people the wrong way if they get your money - which can turn out to be penny wise, pound foolish in the end.

I kind of think when they put sold out on these last packs, they actually are sold out. Unlike the BS they pulled with some of the other JLU product over the years. One thing that I believe they are actually not lying to us about is that fact that these packs are a shorter production run. I really would like to know how many they produced of each, though.

Well the way I look at it is I'm glad it will all be over soon. I hope Mattel never makes any other figure line that I actually like. At times, the JLU line did bring happiness to me if the form of tiny plastic statues. But for the most part it was a nightmare. It was important for me to get Mongul since FTMWHE was one of my favorite episodes, Thanx to Alan Moore writing the comic. This pack I wanted, because these characters were on Batman Beyond which I display. Guy Gardner pack, Blue Beetle pack, I will not purchase. Not paying over $40 for figures I really don't want at all. I guess that I just have to be ready in December for Toyman & Firefly since they were in BTAS & STAS which I have both toy series in a display case. Then this nightmare will finally be over.

batfink wrote:

I know they are a bit pricey, and I can totally understand that decision. For me, I'm just happy that the figures no longer cost $1,000.00 a piece. The good thing is that if you ever change your mind about buying them, you won't have to take out a second mortgage to get them. You might even be able to buy them cheaper individually on EBay.

I thought the opposite of your theory. I was buying some of these final packs because I figured if I ever changed my mind & didn't want them, I would always be able to sell them for what I have into them or more since they could be considered somewhat rare.

Post subject: Re: JLU 8/15/12 the Second of the 6 LAST 3-packs. ST/AQUA/MI

Posted: Mon Aug 20, 2012 9:59 pm

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Clayface wrote:

I kind of think when they put sold out on these last packs, they actually are sold out. Unlike the BS they pulled with some of the other JLU product over the years. One thing that I believe they are actually not lying to us about is that fact that these packs are a shorter production run. I really would like to know how many they produced of each, though.

I think so too. I think we MAY get another shot at some of the packs through leftover customer service stock but I believe that for all intents and purposes these actually sold out due to the lowered production numbers. The thing that tells me this, is the fact that they didn't pull Mongul, who was "almost gone" by the SDCC sale, from the site. If he actually WAS almost gone it would make more sense to actually let him him sell out than keep the packs in a warehouse for months on end whether they could rack up the shipping charges or not. Not everything with Mattel is a huge conspiracy. I think some of our past Digital River traumas have driven us to Mattel Derangement Syndrome.

For the record, I'm thankful Mattel found a way to make the numbers work to get these last packs out to us. It seems a shame that they finally figured out the right formula right when the line was ending. I probably won't get involved with another Mattel line anytime soon though. The retail JLU headaches were VERY real and even if I think the line ended strong on Matty I'm not willing to go through Mattel's shoddy distribution ever again.

Post subject: Re: JLU 8/15/12 the Second of the 6 LAST 3-packs. ST/AQUA/MI

Posted: Tue Aug 21, 2012 11:04 am

Why doesn't anyone ever listen to me?

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DisneyBoy wrote:

...except if you also buy MOTUC!

Which I do. LOL. But after the hassle of JLU, the nightmare that's become MOTUC, the disappointment of Thundercats, and the sky high prices of Hasbro, I'm going back to vintage stuff. What you see is what you get. You know the line is complete, and you know for the most part, they are valued at what you are paying.

_________________JLU Forever! And is MOTUC EVER getting around to Ram Man?

Post subject: Re: JLU 8/15/12 the Second of the 6 LAST 3-packs. ST/AQUA/MI

Posted: Wed Aug 22, 2012 9:19 am

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See, now this brings up another issue I have. Given the low production run and high cost you'd think these would be closer to perfection when it comes to paint and Q/C issues. Especially given the cost they expect collectors to shell out blindly. Knock on wood, the only issue I've had with my DCIE figures was Rocket Red paint wise and it was so minor I could either paint over it or call it battle damage. Still, it is frustrating know that there are still imperfections given the cost of them.